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	Jan. 7, 2009

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CELEBRATION - U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, (right) is greeted by Iraqi Defense Attache Staff Brig. Gen. Ismael H. Alsodani (left) and Iraqi Ambassador to the U.S. Samir Al Sumaidaie at the celebration marking the 88th anniversary of the creation of the Iraqi armed forces, Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 2009. Mullen spoke to the gathering thanking the Iraqi people for their sacrifice and reiterated the bond that the two countries have in defending democratic principals.DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley

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FACE OF DEFENSE

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TOP NEWS

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Defense Leaders Laud President

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, praised President George W. Bush as a patriot who has championed America's military members while standing up to terrorists who threaten the United States. Story | Transcript | Photos